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119. The Last Shah

Empire

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The Fall of Reza Shah and the Rise of Mohammad Reza Shah

This chapter examines the British invasion of Iran in 1941, focusing on the rapid collapse of Reza Shah's military and the subsequent abdication that placed his son, Mohammad Reza Shah, on the throne. It also explores Mohammad Reza Shah's early life, his struggles with his father's legacy, and the influences that shaped his leadership during pivotal moments leading to the Iranian Revolution.

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